A comprehensive, full-color compendium of the key characters in all eight of the Harry Potter films, filled with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations, covering the costumes, makeup, weaponry, and behind-the-scenes story that brought each personality memorably to life on the big screen. Harry Potter: The Character Vault offers fans a deeper look at the creative development of the characters introduced in the books and brought to life in the theatrical series. Jody Revenson brings you closer to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the students and faculty at Hogwarts, the bureaucrats at the Ministry of Magic, the Triwizard Tournament competitors, the wizarding world families, and the dark forces against them. Each profile in the book includes design sketches and unit photography showcasing the costumes of each character, along with an image of his or her wand, and other iconic props specific to the characters—brooms, Harry’s invisibility cloak, Mad-Eye Moody’s eye and prosthetic leg, and more. Discover how Quidditch gear and Hogwarts’ robes subtly changed as the characters grew up, discover the fashion and artistry behind the Weasley style, the Yule Ball dresses and robes, Slug Club party wear, and Death Eater masks and costumes. Interweaving interviews with the special effects experts, costume designers, makeup artists and the cast, Jody Revenson shows fans how the magic happens, revealing the unique filming techniques used to change particular characters’ sizes, such as a giant Hagrid and Madame Maxime, as well as special makeup processes that created the look of Harry’s Stinging Hex and Peter Pettigrew’s rat-like visage. Featured throughout are intriguing profiles of the special makeup effects artists who share the most memorable effects they’ve used to transform ordinary actors into their extraordinary fictional counterparts. Harry Potter: The Character Vault is your exclusive all-access pass into the creative process of the largest film franchise of all time, and comes complete with two exclusive removable features.

An insider’s look at the creation of the wizarding world’s favorite sport, complete with a customizable 3D Golden Snitch wood model! Quidditch is beloved by witches and wizards all over the wizarding world. With this 3D wood model and booklet kit, get a behind-the-scenes look at how Quidditch was imagined and brought to life for the Harry Potter films—complete with insights from the actors, filmmaking secrets, and thrilling artwork. This must-have package also includes everything you need to create your own customizable Golden Snitch wood model. Skill Level: Easy

An insider’s look at the beloved house-elves of the Harry Potter films, complete with a do-it-yourself 3D wood model of Dobby! Loyal and devoted to the wizards and witches they serve, house-elves are some of the most beloved magical beings of the wizarding world. With a special focus on Harry Potter’s friend Dobby, this 32-page booklet provides a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at how house-elves were brought to life for the Harry Potter films, from early designs to filmmaking secrets. Build your own Dobby with the included do-it-yourself wood model and embark on a unique and interactive journey through the world of Harry Potter. Skill Level: Easy

Kids can build their own customizable model with this thrilling booklet and 3D wood model set from IncrediBuilds. This Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them–themed wood model set brings the world of the upcoming film to life. Filled with incredible illustrations and unit photography, the booklet provides fascinating behind-the-scenes facts about the film and the creatures from the Warner Bros. archive and includes a do-it-yourself 3D wood model of the Swooping Evil, one of the many magical creatures seen in the film. Skill Level: Intermediate

Kids can build their own customizable model with this thrilling hardcover book and 3D wood model set from IncrediBuilds. This Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them–themed book and wood model set brings the world of the upcoming film to life. Filled with incredible illustrations and unit photography, the guidebook provides fascinating behind-the-scenes facts about the film and the creatures from the Warner Bros. archive and includes a do-it-yourself 3D wood model of the Swooping Evil, one of the many magical creatures seen in the film. Skill Level: Intermediate